Week 2

Week 2 which could also be considered week 11, was similar to the first week. Monday I ran an easy 3 and then did a cardio/strength training class that was not so easy. I have not been to a class like that in quite a while as well and my body felt the effects for days! Tuesday was spin class which made my legs even more sore! Wednesday's speedwork included 4  1/2 mile fartleks (increasing speed every minute or so) along with hill repeats and a total of 4.15 miles. Thursday was 5 miles and much needed yoga, and Saturday was 9 miles. The long run was great so I am happy with the new program. Now if only I get back on track with the food!!! Total mileage: 25+

Week 1 Take 2

So this week is the second official start of my marathon training. I say that almost laughing! I am disppointed that I am having to start over but also happy that I can save up some of my energy and do my longer runs in the somewhat cooler weather that should be headed our way soon. Last week was refreshing. I took extra time to rest and really enjoyed my shorter long run on Saturday! It was amazing and when I was done, I felt like I could have gone farther. I think that's a good feeling to have sometimes.

Monday was a short 3+ mile run. It was a hoilday so I saved my run for the evening and ran from here to the Muriel's house. That was kind of fun since it was a totally new running route for me. Tuesday I did spin class again. Wednesday was the usually speedwork which included 1/2 mile repeats and a total of about 3 1/2 miles. Thursday was a nice outdoor 5 mile run and some upper body work ( a note about that; my muscles are losing some of their strength for sure. I can not do the weight that I was doing a few months ago nor do as many reps without getting tired. I don't want to lose my muscles but find it hard to fit it all in. Maybe now that the kids are in school I will be able to find a balance). Saturday I did 8 miles and felt great again.
Total for the week: 19+

Week 9

So because of my crash last week, I decided that this would need to be an easy week for me and then I would restart on Hal Higdon's 18 week plan next week. I tried to rest when I could and get over the cold that I caught. I did an easy 3+ miles on Monday and Thursday, spin class on Tuesday (which I have not been to in over a month or maybe two), speed work on Wednesday and 6 miles on Saturday. I love the fact that this is an easy week for me now!! Saturday's run was beautiful!! The weather was perfect and even cool at the beginning and I was done and home before the gym was even open. So next week will be week one again, but I am o.k. with that. And that means that my race is only 18 weeks away. YEAH!!!!! and OH NO!!!!!!